IPOH, PERAK – The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat announced that Perak has fully recovered from recent flood events. The last temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Alor Pongsu in Kerian was closed this afternoon, marking a significant milestone in the state’s recovery efforts.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the centre had provided shelter to 39 individuals from 14 families, all residents of Kampung Selekoh and Kampung Beriai. These evacuees, who have been at the centre since October 30, were allowed to return home following the complete recession of floodwaters.
While the state moves forward in its recovery, the Public Works Department noted ongoing road closures due to flood damage. This includes the FT 147 Jalan Selama in Kerian, now closed to all vehicles. Alternative routes have been suggested for affected areas. In Batang Padang, only one lane of route FT 1152 Felda Trolak Selatan is accessible for light vehicles, and a single lane remains open on route FT 001 Jalan Ipoh-Tanjung Malim under a Traffic Management Plan due to a landslide.
In contrast to Perak’s recovery, Kelantan’s flood situation remains concerning, albeit with a slight decrease in evacuee numbers. As reported by the Social Welfare Department’s Disaster Info portal, the current count stands at 373 individuals from 96 families, a minor reduction from this morning’s 376 people from 97 families. Evacuees are housed across six relief centres in the region.
Terengganu also reports a decrease in evacuee numbers, with the count dropping from 4,773 this morning to 3,751 by evening. Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Besut, and Dungun are among the districts still hosting evacuees in various relief centres.
The report concludes with an update on river levels in the region, noting that most have returned to normal. However, Sungai Nerus in Setiu and Parit Utama in Padang Kemunting, Kuala Nerus, remain at alert and danger levels, respectively.
